Art Classes

Saturdays: 11:00-11:45 

Next Session: Dec 14th 2024 – Feb 8th 2025 Skip Dec 28th

Young artists will enjoy this lighthearted class. A huge variety of projects makes this class fun over and over again. Basic art concepts are introduced at an age-appropriate level, preparing the student for creative art class, when they are ready. A smock or apron is recommended for this class. Class limit 10

Supply List:

• Drawing pad w/perforated top 9 x 12 or 11 x 14
• 1 set Cray-Pas any size, or 6 or 12 set of Playcolor (dry tempera sticks)
•  2B pencil, eraser
• All other supplies will be supplied by The Art Stop

Saturday: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Next Session: Dec 14th 2024 – Feb 8th 2025,  Skip Dec 28th

Cost: $115 for 8 weeks 

Ages 9-12

In this class, students learn to draw what they see. Proportion, perspective, composition, basic forms, negative space, and tonal value are emphasized. Pencil, charcoal, pastel and paint are used. Students will be given projects based on their ability. Class limit: 12

Materials List

• Drawing pad w/perforated top 9 x 12 or 11 x 14
• Chalk pastel set of 24 or 48 student grade is fine
• Medium and soft Charcoal pencil
• 4 graphite drawing pencils, hard, med & soft
• Metal sharpener
• Pink pearl eraser
• Kneaded eraser
• Blending tortillions

Kits are available for purchase, if you call ahead we will put one together. All other supplies will be supplied by The Art Stop

Instructor Victoria Brzustowicz
6 week Class $179
Mondays 11:00-1:00

Next Session: 2/3/25-3/17/25 Skip 2/17

Course Description:

In this class we’ll explore materials, fundamentals, and best practices of oil painting, with an emphasis on direct or “alla prima” techniques. Color mixing and creating a range of colors from a limited palette will be taught. For students with previous experience in color mixing, a more complex palette will be used. Paint from your own sketches, photos, or studio still life. We’ll have demos in each class that will cover various topics such as various ways to start an oil painting, oiling out, stretching a canvas, preparing a panel, glazing, and varnishing.

• Supply List:
• If you already have  oil paints, please bring them to class and we will work with your selection. If you don’t have supplies, here is the  minimum to get started!
• Paints
  Napthol Red (or equivalent) –
  Ultramarine Blue –
  Hansa Yellow Light (or equivalent)
  Titanium White
• Surfaces
  Canvas panel or gessoed panels in a variety of sizes, preferably 11 x 14 and smaller. Since we will be working alla prima, aim for smaller sizes if possible. 8x 10 is wonderful. Brushes: a least one of each, not too small! (4-6). We will discuss the individual marks that each type of brush makes, and you can add to your collection as you go.
  Filbert
  Flat
  Round
• Palette Knife
• Gray Matters Disposable Palette Pad 12 x 16
• Masterson Sealed Palette
• Gamsol

Instructor: Victoria Brzustowicz

Weds: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Teen to Adult

Cost: $129 for 7 Weeks

Weds 11:00-12:30 1/8/25 – 2/26/25, skip 2/19

Can’t draw but want to? Can draw but want to get better? In this class you will use pencil, charcoal, and pastel to learn basic forms, one and two point perspective, negative space, tonal value and proportion. Use these fundamentals to draw anything. Drawing accurately is the basis for all other fine art mediums. You need to be able to accurately sketch out your canvas or paper before going on the next step.

• Materials List:
• Drawing pad w/perforated top 9 x 12 or 11 X 14
• hake brush
• 4 graphite drawing pencils, hard, med & soft
• metal sharpener
• pink pearl eraser
• kneaded eraser
• blending tortillions
• Vine Charcoal
• Kit portfolio bag at cost with purchase of kit
• Kits are available for purchase